You can bless me by reading my posts and commenting. I'll note your visit in the stats!
I know there is more for me in the days and years ahead to accomplish, but I sense I'm in a season of restoration and renewal over productivity. I'm keenly aware the market is oversaturated with writers. Some of my ebooks barely get noticed. My article sales have plummeted. And my blog stats remain low.
WHY keep writing?
Why I keep writing comes down to this: Though I don't know what the next season will bring, I cannot NOT write. I am a writer. It feels good to me to write.
This is the EXACT same "Why" that started my writing journey in my early 20s. And even then, I knew my writing was meant to help others more than entertain. Thus, I became a Christian-focused blogger, a self-help article writer, and a non-fiction writer. My mission remains to encourage and inspire others.
KEEP WRITING
I'm encouraging you to keep writing too. But, I'm going to be honest. Gaining a following, selling articles and ebooks, and gaining clients for copywriting or copyediting is hard. (Some organizations hire writers. I've always chosen the freelance route. If you want a career as a writer, working for a company may be a better option.)
As you go on your writing journey:
You’re going to bump up against a lot of rejections. You're going to find that even you make mistakes.
You’re going to get criticized.
You're going to get annoyed with feedback.
You're going to fall into despair when books or articles don't sell or when you find your blog posts are unread.
You're going to find clients who want to undercut your price.
It happens to everyone.
But you’re also going to spend time developing your craft and using your gift which is the fun and growth part of being a writer. When you get good feedback, a good review, or a payment for an ebook or article, you'll experience deep joy and gratitude. And you'll be compelled to keep writing.
The work of a freelance writer is one of living in the dynamic tension of disappointment and occasional success. And when that one person takes the time to message you to say how much your writing spoke to them, you'll know it has been worth the journey.
